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Saltwater Aquarium Lighting Forum for saltwater aquarium lighting topics. Perhaps one of the most expensive components in a reef tank set up, lighting is a topic that should researched thoroughly by the hobbyist. The type of lighting you use will determine which corals you can keep. There are several options for lighting such as T5-HO, VHO, Metal Halide, Power Compact and more recently LED. The new LED set ups are rather expensive but they can save you money in the long run.

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Old June 26th, 2009  
ATP
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38 Gallon Lights

Hi,

I'm wondering what lights would be work for a 38 gallon reef tank. Do you NEED metal halides for a 38 gallon?
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Old June 26th, 2009  
ATP
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Is this one good.


http://cgi.ebay.com/36-3ft-T5-HO-Aqu...3%3A1|294%3A50
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Old June 26th, 2009  
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I wouldn't suggest buying anything from JEBO/Odyssea. A quick Google search will yield plenty of horror stories about equipment failures and customer service nightmares.

This is a decent 4 bulb HO T5 fixture at a pretty good price.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=16770

You don't need halides over a 38 gallon if you don't want to use them. A HO T5 fixture would give you plenty of options for corals, and you could probably keep some SPS corals even as long as they are placed high enough in the tank.
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Old June 26th, 2009  
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Thanks for the suggestion.
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